Yorkville proclaims May Motorcyle Awareness Month
Open Roads ABATE members and United City of Yorkville mayor, John Purcel, center, pose with a signed proclamation for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce awards Inspire Scholarships to H.S. seniors
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Inspire Scholarships, recognizing four outstanding Batavia High School seniors for their ambition, leadership, and future career goals. Now in its sixth year, the Inspire Scholarship program reflects the diverse strengths of the Chamber’s membership, supporting students
A Focus on History: May 14 through May 20
May 14 One year after the United States doubled its territory with the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition leaves St. Louis, Mo., on a mission to explore the Northwest from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. – 1804. In Tel Aviv, Jewish Agency chairman David Ben-Gurion proclaims
Senior Services Association at Beecher Center, chair volleyball
What is the newest craze at Senior Centers? Why it’s chair volleyball! For many years, working with teenagers at camps and retreat experiences, one of my favorite group team development games was something I laughingly called, “Butt Volleyball” because everyone played while seated on their butts! It was fantastic fun,
Kiwanis Club of Aurora helps with Stamp Out Hunger
Kiwanis Club of Aurora members and others pose for a photo while helping with the National Association of Letter Carrier’s national “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive at the Aurora Post Office, May 9.
Plano Methodists participate in National Day of Prayer
Plano Methodist Church members pray outside the Plano Depot for National Day of Prayer.
Batavia Boardwalk Shops open for 2026
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce and many representatives from varying groups prepare to cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the 2026 Class of Batavia Boardwalk Shops Friday, May 8.
Winner of Forest Preserve District of Will County’s photo contest, April
Joliet resident, Michelle Wendling, won April’s portion of the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s photo contest with this picture of Virginia bluebells at O’Hara Woods Preserve in Romeoville.
Banner season for Wheaton Warrenville South girls soccer
By Bobby Narang Wheaton Warrenville South High School girls soccer coach Guy Callipari is enjoying another banner season. The WWS Tigers have one of the top teams in the State, including leading the DeKane Conference for most of the season. The Tigers (12-1-4, 3-0-2) have not lost a conference game
Ninth Annual ‘Putting for Veterans’ Golf Outing June 1
Scientel Solutions will present the ninth Annual ‘Putting for Veterans’ Golf Outing, Monday, June 1 at White Eagle Golf Club, 3400 Club Drive, Naperville. All proceeds will directly impact local area veteran organizations, including Aurora Veterans Advisory Council, Fox Valley Marines Corp., and Naperville Responds for Veterans. For more information
Pet of the Week: Brutus: Deeply-affectionate, loves humans
Brutus is a male Boxer who is five to six years old. Brutus is a deeply-affectionate, people-loving boy who thrives on closeness with his humans. He loves cuddling, being petted, and will happily sleep next to his humans at night. Wherever you go, Brutus is likely to follow, often carrying
Trump hustle: Distraction, deception, heist of U.S. economy
By John & Nisha Whitehead Call it what it is: A heist. The corruption, cronyism, and self-dealing that now define the American government—under Donald Trump in particular—amount to a slow-motion stick-up carried out in broad daylight. But here’s the trick: It’s a heist hidden behind spectacle. The Trump administration is
Celebrating mothers around the world, and golden idols
I hope all mothers out there had a very nice Mother’s Day. Also, that anyone who has, or had, an earthling mother made him or her feel special. I wrote “him” because in some species (such as clownfish or banana slugs) the father is also the mother, which may not
Aurora Special Census Job Fair May 14
The City of Aurora government will host the Special Census Job Fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Aurora Public Library District, Santori Branch, 101 S. River Street, Aurora. Aurora’s Special Census Initiative has returned, as the City pursues a count of its population held
Aurora Greenfest 2026
Many attendees enjoyed Aurora Greenfest during the bright day May 2.
Plum Landing in Aurora hosts third annual Senior Prom
Independent senior living isn’t just bingo and routine — it’s joy, connection, and moments that remind us that age is truly just a number. April 22, Plum Landing Retirement Community hosted its 3rd Annual Senior Prom, transforming its monthly Happy Hour into a tropical-themed celebration filled with color, music, and
DOJ seeking Illinois voter data to purge non-citizens
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The Donald Trump administration’s lawsuits seeking access to sensitive voter registration data in Illinois and dozens of other states is one part of a broader effort to purge state voter rolls of suspected noncitizens, according to documents filed recently in federal court in Springfield. Those
Nearly $1.1 Million in Federal funds for Aurora lead-free water project
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch, honored congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and congressman Bill Foster (D-IL-11) at Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, for bringing nearly $1.1 million in federal funds to the City of Aurora. The funding, totaling $1,092,000, was part of the “Lead-Free Water Project” and will be
The bombardment of the news cycle: Time for music?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette We are bombarded daily with news, advertisements, telemarketers, text advertisements, and annoying phone calls. All of this is physically and emotionally draining. For the last 20 years I have listened to, watched and read the news. Sadly, most of the news is bad, negative and depressing.